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Who picks the next Dalai Lama? Why China and Tibet are at odds

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Tensions Between Chinese Authority and Tibetan Spirituality

This chapter explores the Chinese government's stance on the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, emphasizing the conflict with Tibetan Buddhist beliefs. It further delves into the historical suppression faced by Tibetans, including the abduction of the 11th Penchen Lama, as they strive to preserve their cultural and religious identity under political pressure.

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